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A guide for my Christian funeral

About Me

* Indicates required field

Full Name *

Nickname (if any) *

Date and place of birth *

Date and place of baptism *

Military veteran

I would like to have an honor guard present *

Yes No

I would like to have the national flag presented to my family *

Yes No

Family Information

Parents names *

Siblings *

Spouse’s/Partner’s name *

Children’s names (including spouses/partners) *

Grandchildren’s names *

Other significant persons *

Obituary information

Important dates, events, accomplishments, and so on *

Funeral home information

Name *

Address *

Line 1

Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Phone Number *

Have prearrangements been made? *

Yes No

If yes, when? *

Location of prearrangement documents *

My body

Donate my organs/tissues *

as transplants for research

Location of transplant and/or donor documents *

Burial: Embalming *

Yes No Only if legally required

Name/location of cemetery and plot number *

Name of contact for green cemetery burial *

Cremation: What would you like to have done with the ashes? *

Donation of body for research: Location of donor documents *

Visitation/viewing

Provide time for viewing of the body *

Yes No

If so, your preferred location *

Funeral service

Location *

Baptismal pall

Name of person(s) to place the baptismal pall over the coffin or urn *

Thanksgiving/remembrance, eulogy, poem, letter

Name of speaker or reader *

Scripture

First reading *

Psalm *

Second reading *

Gospel *

Notes *

Person(s) to read scripture *

Why these readings have been chosen *

Music

Entrance hymn *

Hymn of the day *

Communion hymn *

Closing hymn *

Other preferred music *

Choir, instrumentalist, and/or soloist *

Why this music has been chosen *

Holy communion

Will be celebrated *

Yes No

Person(s) to process with the bread and wine *

Person(s) to assist in distributing communion *

Pallbearers

If a coffin will be present at the funeral service, provide names of at least six people to serve as pallbearers *

If an urn for ashes will be present, provide the name of someone who will carry the vessel into the sanctuary *

Meal following the interment

Will be provided *

Yes No

Location *

Memorial gift preferences

Use memorial gifts to further support the following ministries and organizations. *

Church memorial fund Church endowment fund Other organizations

If applicable, specify memorial fund use or provide name and contact information of other organizations *

Additional Comments *

Intent

Dear family and friends,
I have carefully considered these choices and preferences. Use them after my death to guide
your decisions and to plan a Christian funeral that comforts you and proclaims the sure and
certain hope of the resurrection.

Type name for signature *

Date *

A copy of this document will be kept on file in the church office. Pastor Linderman will contact you to discuss and can give you a copy to give to family members. Please review and update this document regularly.

Email *

Phone Number *

Submit

The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
55 Wyckoff Avenue
Ramsey, NJ 07446
Office: 201-327-0148
Fax: 201-825-2149
office@RedeemerRamsey.org

Sunday Service Times 8AM & 10:15AM
In-person (mask optional)
Facebook and YouTube Livestream 10:15am

Sunday School 9:15AM
In-person

Summer Service Time
9:15am (beginning end of June)